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'Things were awesome. It was quick and easy:' In-person voting goes smoothly at polling places around Longmont

'Things were awesome. It was quick and easy:' In-person voting goes smoothly at polling places around Longmont

As of 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, 82% of active Boulder County voters and 76% of active Colorado voters had already cast their ballots, according to data from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. That made voting during Election Day a lot quieter than usual, Boulder County Clerk and Recorder Molly Fitzpatrick said.
How to take advantage of discounted RTD fares

How to take advantage of discounted RTD fares

Mobility for All is offering 60 free RTD LiVE passes to Boulder County residents who sign up and qualify for RTD LiVE Program.
What's for lunch? New restaurant opens in the former Jonny’s of Longmont space

What's for lunch? New restaurant opens in the former Jonny’s of Longmont space

 A Thai Sticky Rice will serve a range of expected Thai dishes such as noodles, curries, stir-fries and fried rice. There also are some specialties such as a spicy papaya salad and a take on coconut milk soup.
We may not know election results tonight — and that's normal

We may not know election results tonight — and that's normal

There is an excellent chance that Americans will go to bed tonight without knowing the winner of the 2020 presidential election – and that is OK. Here's why.
Judge rules against reinstating 2012 voter-approved ban on fracking in Longmont

Judge rules against reinstating 2012 voter-approved ban on fracking in Longmont

Grassroots groups Colorado Rising for Communities and Our Longmont stated an appeal is “imminent." President and CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association said the ruling affirms that local fracking bans are not in compliance with state law. 
Longmont police report Nov. 2, 2020

Longmont police report Nov. 2, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
No council meeting tonight; county offices closed

No council meeting tonight; county offices closed

City Council's next meeting is at 7 p.m. Nov. 10
Agreement puts halt to Extraction drilling plans while Boulder County lawsuits await resolution

Agreement puts halt to Extraction drilling plans while Boulder County lawsuits await resolution

“Over the weekend, Boulder County, Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc., and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission agreed to a process that will protect the county’s conservation easement property in Weld County from Extraction’s plans to drill wells in mid-November while the county’s lawsuits against Extraction proceed in the Colorado Court of Appeals,” the county announced in a Monday news release.
Longmont Weather Forecast: Warm weather will switch to cold and some snow/rain early next week

Longmont Weather Forecast: Warm weather will switch to cold and some snow/rain early next week

We make it into the weekend warm and dry with a change to cold and wet weather coming Sunday into next week.
It's Election Day. If you haven't voted yet, we've got you covered

It's Election Day. If you haven't voted yet, we've got you covered

Nearly 77% of Boulder County residents had already voted as of Monday, according to data from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, but if you aren’t among them, there’s still plenty of time to drop off your ballot, request a ballot, vote in person or register to vote. Here’s what you need to know.